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Thom!

cellos

cellos Pan Left.

Inspirational quote or pithy truism?

You can like Sousa, it's just not driving music.

Has the rhythm ever gotten you?

It's got me right now, baby.

Read any good books lately?

Been re-working my way through Robert Jordan's "Wheel of Time" series in anticipation of the next installment.

Carib or Stag?

Stag

What and (or) when was your first encounter with the music of They Might Be Giants?

Without knowing who it was? That would have been my freshman year in high school. I remember when we went on marching band trips, someone would invariably bring along a boom box. It would seem that Flood was the local favourite to play at the time. I vividly recall the entire back half of the bus singing along at the top of their lungs to "Dead". I had no clue who the band was, but I thought it was pretty darn cool. Unfortunately, I didn't have the balls to ask anyone about that tape, because hey... Those were the "cool kids." And I was so not cool. That, and they were mostly brass players, and well... I was a percussionist... That kind of fraternizing just wasn't done. The first time I actually put a name with their work? That would have been when I saw the episode of Tiny Toons in which the videos for "Particle Man" and "Istanbul (not Constantinople)" were aired. I think that was the following year, but I can't be sure. It's really all such a blur. I do recall going right out and picking up Apollo 18 shortly after that, though. Been hooked ever since.

Would you rather talk like yoda or breathe like Darth Vader for the rest of your life?

Talk like Yoda, I would. Yes! If to know why you would like, read Cy's answer, you must. Refresh again, you will. mmmMMmm.

Would you rather have the ability to fly or the ability to be invisible?

Tough call... For now I'd have to say invisibility would be pretty darn cool.

Had any good dreams yet (if you're not Holly... she has a whole blog for hers)?

I recently dreamt that I met a girl. I fell madly in love with her. In fact, I can still recall her face. (I wouldn't say I'm currently in love with this "dream girl" though I will say I'm still fascinated by the idea.) The only detail I really remember of the dream aside from her face was that her name was Rys - pronounced Reese - and that she kept sending emails to my phone, which was how I knew the spelling of her name.

Kali!

double seconds

double seconds Play in the dirt!

Describe your day job in five words or fewer.

I keep the air clean

Last snack food you ate?

the last tootsie roll I had stashed in my desk...

Affirmation you say to yourself before any performance?

play louder!

What is your carbonated beverage of choice?

diet coke, no ice...with a straw.

Would you rather be rich or famous?

being famous is too much work, and no privacy. As much as i hate to admit it...rich would be my choice...but not the stuck up kind of rich...the kind of rich that certainly doesn't flaunt it.

Don!

drumset

drumset Pretty good for a fifth grader.

First thing you'd do or buy after winning the lottery?

Tickets to Trinidad for Apocalypso and Roadies/Groupies.

Angel or Spike?

Are either of those girls? If so, I pick her.

What was that?

A goat.

Read any good books lately?

Finishing up part three of the "Twilight" saga. Good stuff.

Anya or Tara?

Anya or Tara what? I'm so confused.

Patraj or Chipotle?

Patraj of course, but it would be nice of Chipotle to try Roti for a change of pace.

What is your favorite kind of doughnut?

Dunkin's Boston Cream. Or toasted coconut.

Would you rather be able to stop time while you slept, or never need to do laundry?

I would like the self cleaning clothes. If time stopped while I slept, it'd still be 3:00 in the morning when I woke up.

Cy!

tenor

tenor C'mon, get in the boat!

Car's name?

Aldieb

Chewbacca or Gimli?

Chewbacca.

Boggle, Clue, or Monopoly?

Clue. "One plus two plus one plus one."

Simpsons, Family Guy, or Futurama?

Simpsons

An animal, a color, two foods, and a decision.

Purple monkey with apples & peanut butter and should I put that in the dishwasher?

What silly little thing are you embarrassed to admit you are frightened by/of?

I don't really get embarrassed by that sort of thing. It's not like it's a character flaw or anything. But I hate roaches. Had a harrowing run-in at a young age, haven't recovered since.